Guess the Kopitar Extension Thread (2 yr extension signed. 7M AAV)

Badfishtoo said:
Kopi is getting traded at the deadline for a proper NHL goalie and an extra roster player
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No way.

Besides that something about a deadline goalie trade just seems off to me. Not based solely on last year either.

People are interesting. People think Copley is terrible - best win %. Kopi's gonna be useless, trade him. Top points, no signs of slowing down, Lady Byng, maybe best 200ft player in the game. Whatchy'all smokin?
 
KOPI! PEVS! said:
No way.

Besides that something about a deadline goalie trade just seems off to me. Not based solely on last year either.

People are interesting. People think Copley is terrible - best win %. Kopi's gonna be useless, trade him. Top points, no signs of slowing down, Lady Byng, maybe best 200ft player in the game. Whatchy'all smokin?
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Grass is always greener…
 
My prediction is 3x$5M per year.

John Hoven recently said expect the extension to be announced in August.

He’s already eligible to sign an extension as of July 1.
 
Sultanic said:
Retirement.
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I was going to say the same thing, mic drop lates but since you have such a history with the guy, it feels mean piling on.
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While I think Kopi is the epitome of a King and team player, I think the expectations of a huge pay cut are WAY off base given how much he's still producing. He's not running a charity. I think if he goes down to 7-7.5 it will represent a substantial discount from him. I think it's more likely to be 8-8.5+ with the main factor in all of it being term.

Since he's on record saying he wants to be a one franchise player, I'm sure the Quick trade has given him some pause. It's a pretty sh*tty deal to have to choose between your ability to earn your living and loyalty to the team. I just hope that they talk openly and have a game plan that works for both sides.
 
SaltyPuck said:
While I think Kopi is the epitome of a King and team player, I think the expectations of a huge pay cut are WAY off base given how much he's still producing. He's not running a charity. I think if he goes down to 7-7.5 it will represent a substantial discount from him. I think it's more likely to be 8-8.5+ with the main factor in all of it being term.

Since he's on record saying he wants to be a one franchise player, I'm sure the Quick trade has given him some pause. It's a pretty sh*tty deal to have to choose between your ability to earn your living and loyalty to the team. I just hope that they talk openly and have a game plan that works for both sides.
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The reasons you've itemized are my broadstroke reasons he retires. He was a front row witness to Brown and Quick. He take his victory lap (that he f*cking deserves) and goes out in a very European way, before he's a bag of mushy peas.

Sidenote: He still looks like the saddest Captain in the NHL. Formerly Trevor Linden. Dude just carries that weight of the world (poor man), it seems almost (read: absolutely) unhealthy.
 
What party? said:
The reasons you've itemized are my broadstroke reasons he retires. He was a front row witness to Brown and Quick. He take his victory lap (that he f*cking deserves) and goes out in a very European way, before he's a bag of mushy peas.

Sidenote: He still looks like the saddest Captain in the NHL. Formerly Trevor Linden. Dude just carries that weight of the world (poor man), it seems almost (read: absolutely) unhealthy.
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So you think that he goes from the possibility of making another 7-8.5+ million for two years is outweighed by team loyalty? Is that what you're saying?

If I were Kopi, and had that opportunity to make that much more I have to say that it wouldn't be a hard decision for me. Who do you think he's more loyal to? His single franchise...or his family who might inherit that extra cash? I know my answer.
 
If he still has the 'want to' ... 2 years at 6 million per.
 
SaltyPuck said:
So you think that he goes from the possibility of making another 7-8.5+ million for two years is outweighed by team loyalty? Is that what you're saying?

If I were Kopi, and had that opportunity to make that much more I have to say that it wouldn't be a hard decision for me. Who do you think he's more loyal to? His single franchise...or his family who might inherit that extra cash? I know my answer.
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He's made a lion share of 80 million dollars right? That's generational wealth. I'd skate lazy figure 8's into the sunset. But, guess we'll find out.
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Last year Malkin (good comparible??) got 4x6.1.

I'd assume Kopitar will get something comparible. I'd be way cool with 2x7ish
 
Was hoping for a bit more of a discount, but it’s only 2 years. Assuming the cap goes up, leaves us about $7M in space next summer, not including expiring contracts.
 
Maybe if he didn't win the Byng he would have taken a bigger cut.
 
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